Terrell County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terrell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Georgia
Terrell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Terrell County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Terrell County: 1.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Terrell County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Terrell County since 2015: Callis Rd (1), SR-50 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Terrell County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrell County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Callis Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Kennedy Pond Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 @Ga 45 | 2 |
| Mm 4 Near John Fox | 2 |
| Bear Bend Rd Near Ga 45 | 1 |
| Callis | 1 |
| Callis Rd / Willow Bend Dr | 1 |
| Callis Road 32 Ft North Sellers Road | 1 |
| Crawford St /Lee St | 1 |
Terrell County at a glance
| Population | 8,698 |
| Land area | 335.8 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,376 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Terrell County
How many truck crashes happen in Terrell County?
Since 2015, 89 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Terrell County (52 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Terrell County?
October has the most truck crashes in Terrell County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Terrell County?
Since 2015, Terrell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Terrell County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terrell County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Terrell County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.